{"symbol":"ALX1","synonyms":["FND3","CART1","HEL23"],"name":"ALX homeobox 1","description":"The specific function of this gene has yet to be determined in humans; however,  in rodents, it is necessary for survival of the forebrain mesenchyme and may  also be involved in development of the cervix.  Mutations in the mouse gene lead  to neural tube defects such as acrania and meroanencephaly. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":8092,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/8092","proteins":[{"symbol":"ALX1_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/ALX1_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Homeoboxes","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Homeoboxes"}]}